Significant Events & Safety Incidents - An Overview

Overview

A short course designed to inform and educate the learner on the importance of understanding when, why and how to report a significant event or a patient safety incident in general practice.

Objectives

1. Understand what is a significant event and a patient safety incident
2. Appreciate why you should complete a significant event analysis
3. Understand Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
4. Gain an understanding of reporting of SEAs
5. Learn about near miss reporting

Who is this course for?

All staff working in general practice